Director of Development : Thomson Foundation (UK or Europe) - Euro-Mediterranean Network of Women Journalists

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7 September 2026

Director of Development : Thomson Foundation (UK or Europe)

Author:Zeineb Haj Slimane

Thomson Foundation is recruiting for a Director of Development. This is a senior leadership position working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to secure funding to enable the mission of the organisation and help set the strategic direction for Thomson’s work supporting independent media globally. Work is located at London or Berlin hybrid; remote if elsewhere.

RESPONSABILITIES:

Setting strategy for institutional donor engagement and philanthropy.
Identifying new project development areas aligned with strategy.
Negotiating contracts with donors and partners.
Recruiting and managing partners for consortia.
Writing and overseeing concept notes, bids and proposals.
Developing and managing budgets.
Building and maintaining relationships with institutional and philanthropic funders.
Managing development team.
Building organisational pipeline.
Participating in executive management

DEADLINE: September 13, 2026 at 12:00 am GMT

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